For the past 21 years, KVUE has asked our viewers to help children in need by donating new and gently used coats.

The "Coats for Kids" on-air efforts are spearheaded by KVUE's staff of meteorologists. They urge everyone to donate money or a gently used coat to help children whose families couldn't otherwise afford to buy them a warm jacket.

In the 21 years KVUE has been a sponsor of "Coats for Kids," approximately 500,000 coats have been collected and distributed.

"Coats for Kids" is a partnership of KVUE, KASE radio, Jack Brown Cleaners and the Junior League of Austin.

Call (512) 459-4592 or visit www.jlaustin.org for more information.